America’s World War II veterans have waited 57 years for a national memorial commemorating their service and sacrifice. The wait is almost over. The National World War II Memorial will be dedicated in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, May 29, 2004.
“This memorial will be a permanent reminder of the service of millions of young men and women—not only those in uniform, but that generation—for the great sacrifice they made,” said Senator Bob Dole, national chairman of the memorial campaign.
The Memorial Day weekend celebration on the National Mall will culminate an 11-year effort to honor America’s World War II generation. ABMC Chairman General P. X. Kelley, USMC (Ret), said, “Unfortunately, fewer than 4 million of the 16 million Americans who served in uniform during the war are expected to be alive when the memorial is dedicated. We lose 1,100 World War II vets each day, so the dedication cannot come too soon.”
Dedication events could include a WWII exhibition on the Mall, a memorial service at the Washington National Cathedral, and related activities throughout the city. Event details will be available, as they are confirmed, on the memorial’s web site at http://www.wwiimemorial.com or toll-free number (800-639-4WW2).
The memorial is funded primarily by private donations and has received nearly $189 million in cash and pledges. TSCL members contributed more than $56,749.
March 2003
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